How far is Waltham, MA from Westborough, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Westborough, MA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Westborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Westborough.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.1 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
2933 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
6 mi · 9 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Lyman Street
2185 ft · 1 min · Lyman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Milk Street
144 m · 15 sec · Milk Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
568 ft · 27 sec · Grove Street
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Westborough.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Westborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Westborough?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Waltham and 12.4 miles from Westborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Westborough.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Westborough. Straight-line distance: 20.8 mi (33.47 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westborough
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.2695400, -71.6161800 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westborough (-71.61618, 42.26954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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